In this After Effects tutorial, we'll learn some unusual and outside-the-box ways to use mattes, masks, and blending modes to create one cohesive project.We'll start by going over the best way to import files to have the most control as you progress through animating and compositing your layers. We'll learn how to create a cylinder illusion with a few simple steps, how to animate a shape layer to look like a liquid, and also how to use a track matte to confine particles to an area.By the end of this After Effects training, you'll be prepared to take all of your new knowledge about mattes, masks, and blending modes and use it in your own projects.